Security Guard salary in Nottingham
The average Security Guard salary in Nottingham is £22,100 per year (£1,619/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £11.33/hr).
≈ £1,355 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £9.08/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Security Guard in Nottingham (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,619 / month after tax
Hourly: £11.33/hr • Daily: £85/day
Market median for an established Security Guard in Nottingham (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,015 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.72/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Security Guard specialists in Nottingham (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Nottingham
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Security Guard earning £22,100 takes home £1,619 net per month (or £374/week).
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Live Security Guard jobs in Nottingham
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Business Services Assistant
£26,436Essential Employment • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial
£78,711Experian • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Property Manager
£28,000Magnus James • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Centre Manager - Erewash Contracts at West Park Leisure Centre in Long Eaton Derbyshire.
NegotiableParkwood Holdings Limited • Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4AA
Energy Specialist RES - Nottingham
£31,845E.O.N Worldwide • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Credit Controller
£22,849VF Corporation • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2AR
Frequently asked questions about Security Guard pay in Nottingham
How much does a Security Guard earn in Nottingham in 2026/27?
The average Security Guard salary in Nottingham is £22,100 per year (or £11.33 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Security Guard roles start around £17,700 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £28,700 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Security Guard in Nottingham after UK tax?
On a median Security Guard salary of £22,100 in Nottingham, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,619 per month (approx. £374 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Security Guard in Nottingham?
A mid-level Security Guard in Nottingham earns an equivalent hourly rate of £11.33/hr (ranging from £9.08/hr for junior roles to £14.72/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £85 per day.
Is a Security Guard salary enough to live comfortably in Nottingham?
With a net monthly income of £1,619 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £930 per month in Nottingham, housing takes approximately 57% of a Security Guard's take-home pay — leaving £689 per month in disposable income.
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